Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G vs Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Slightly better wide angle

20 mm

45 mm

2.2x better wide angle

Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Slightly better telephoto

45 mm

20 mm

Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

20mm f/1.7 G:	f/1.7
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Light weight

20mm f/1.7 G:	100 g
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	116 g

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Poor magnification

20mm f/1.7 G:	1:7.7 (0.1x)
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	1:9.1 (0.1x)

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor telephoto

20mm f/1.7 G:	20 mm
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	45 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Is longer

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$169

Fisheye lens

Image stabilization

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249

Narrower aperture

Slightly more magnification

Narrower aperture

Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$168

More magnification

Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

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Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G
vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 45mm f/1.8

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8